In 2019, a young Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono walked through the doors of the New Zealand Opera School for the very first time.
That year marked the start of a journey that has now led him to some of opera’s biggest international stages. It was a memorable year—culminating in the unforgettable River Opera performance, where Emmanuel stood alongside some of Aotearoa’s brightest talents, including Amina Edris, Pene Pati, Moses Mackay, and Amitai Pati.
Looking back, the energy and promise of that class still resonates. Since then, Emmanuel has grown through every return to NZOS—refining his craft with guidance from world-class tutors, seizing every performance opportunity, and stepping into his artistry with heart and purpose.
We feel honoured to have been part of his journey from the very beginning and we acknowledge the merits of ProjectPrimaVolta for discovering his talent at a young age.
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